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Valedictorian
Salutatorian

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Valedictorian

Salutatorian

James Young
The 2022 Valedictorian for LaPoynor High School is James Jefferson Young . He is the son of James and Catherine Young . He has been involved in many organizations including the National Honor Society as a chapter vice-president , LaPoynor Flag committee as the Senior Chairman , Future Farmers of America as a chapter officer , Marching Band as drumline and percussion leader , National Society of High School Scholars , Phi Theta Kappa , and the Superintendent ’ s Advisory Council . During his high school years , he has been involved in many extracurricular activities such as Basketball as a state champion , and Golf as team MVP , two-time individual district champion , and state qualifier . He is also an active member of Little Hope Baptist Church in Winnsboro , TX . James will graduate from high school with his Associate ’ s Degree from Trinity Valley Community College and plans to attend Texas A & M University in the fall . At Texas A & M University , he intends to join the Corps of Cadets and pursue a degree in political science . James would like to thank his family and LaPoynor ISD for all their support .
Filiberto Juarez Flores
The 2022 Salutatorian for LaPoynor High School is Filiberto Juarez Flores . He is the son of Maria Flores and Nazario Juarez . He is an active member of the National Honor Society , Student Council , and FFA . He serves as the treasurer for both NHS and FFA Chapters . During his high school years , he has been involved in many extracurricular activities such as One Act Play in which he was the Stage Manager . He has also participated in UIL ready writing event in which he placed 3rd . Another activity that he enjoys participating in is in the Henderson County Livestock Show in which his projects have received the best of division award . He will graduate from high school with 37 college hours and plans to attend Trinity Valley Community College in the Fall . He has also been named as a Red Bird Leader for TVCC for the fall of 2022 .
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